4. Belgium’s Power Plant IM
Location: Belgium’s Charleroi
1921 is the year
Price: $500 million to $1 billion*
This abandoned power station, which can be seen in a Charleroi, Belgium area, resembles something from a science fiction film. When Power Plant IM was completed in 1921, it was among the biggest coal-burning facilities in the nation. The town relied on it as its primary energy source as it could chill 480,000 gallons of water each minute.
Belgium’s Power Plant IM ©r/ForgottenPorn/Reddit
However, Power Plant IM’s reputation collapsed in 2006 after Greenpeace obtained data claiming that it was accountable for 10% of Belgium’s CO2 emissions. Following the unfavorable attention-grabbing protests, IM shuttered its doors in 2007. Despite being “scheduled for demolition” for years with little progress, it is nevertheless a highly sought-after destination for urbex travelers.
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